Above is the new design for the return of classic “Doctor Who” monster to this year. As you’ll note it draws heavily on the design (below) from classic series . Classic series fans are especially excited about this design.
Although purists point out that the new design lacks the clamp shaped hands, the fur trim, and the pear shaped body.
What do you think? Is the new design a great way of honoring the past? Too faithful? Or, for those clamp hand fans out there, not faithful enough?
The adventure keeps getting better. And wackier! One of the most delightfully wacky parts of the series comes in episode eight. When the Candy Pirates sing their unforgettable song “Candy Ho!”.
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With big Marvel movies hitting the multiplexes this summer, Hasbro is jumping on the bandwagon, releasing new lines of Spiderman (above) and Avengers (below) toys.
The Spiderman figures will be hitting store shelves on May 28th. The range with include 3.75″, 2″ and a special 13″ figure. The Avengers figures will appearing sooner, staring on March first. All the figures in this line will be 3.75″ will offer movie versions of Captain American, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Hawkeye and others. The line will also feature a nifty 3′ version of the S.H.E.I.L.D. Helicarrier. Who doesn’t want that?
From Whitley Strieber’s website Unknown Country comes this special Halloween story. And it’s a doozy! Realistic. Apocalyptic. And dark, dark, dark. So no wonder it’s called “Darkness Absolute”. So turn the lights out, if you dare, and hit the play button.
Surprisingly, Strieber performed this story without a text, a note or even editing. You can download an mp3 of the story here.
We’re with Gaiman and fully support this initiative. Giving books on Halloween is truly an idea whose time has come. We think any book would be a great choice. But, of course, we recommend this one. For other book recommendations and more information on All Hallows Read click here. And you call follow the the All Hallows Read Twitterage here.
He’s promoting his new album and book!
Rise of the Apes is on track to take $50 million in its opening weekend. Earnings which will easily grant it the number one spot at the box office, well ahead of The Smurfs ($18 million) and Cowboys and Aliens ($15 million). Has a new Planet of the Apes franchise been born? We give that question an affirmative ape howl! The coming decade shall be full of talking, CGI apes.
We’re so excited about this! It really isn’t spring till the Doctor makes his visit. And this season (or “series” as the Brits say) looks especially exciting: Clowns, cowboy hats and ventriloquist dummies … yee-haw! looks like quite a ride.
